London Bus N279

Bus N279 in London links Bus Station and Trafalgar Square. The route is 0.0 km long with 76 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 70 minutes. On a weekday it runs 45 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus N279

Outbound: Bus Station → Trafalgar Square

This direction has 76 stops. The route passes Arlington Crescent, Forest Road / Jubilee Park, College of North East London, Hillmarton Road / Camden Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Trafalgar Square → Bus Station

This direction has 80 stops. The route passes Leicester Square, Hillmarton Road / Camden Road, College of North East London, Bury Street Edmonton. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 45 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.

A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus N279 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:58. From Trafalgar Square they are 00:20 and 05:25.

How long does the trip from Bus Station to Trafalgar Square take?

About 70 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

76 outbound and 80 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus N279 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).